معرفی
Sander Oude Elberink is an Associate Professor at the Department of Earth Observation Science, International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente. He is also affiliated with the Digital Society Institute. He holds a PhD from ITC (2010) and a Geodetic Engineering degree from Delft University of Technology (2000). His research focuses on information extraction from point clouds and 3D reconstruction using fused topographic maps and laser data.
Education:
- PhD: 'Acquisition of 3D Topography' (ITC, 2010)
- Master's: Geodetic Engineering (Delft University of Technology, 2000)
Research Interests: His work spans 3D point cloud analysis, LiDAR technology, UAV-based remote sensing, and digital twin development. Recent efforts include semantic segmentation algorithms for urban modeling and energy-related infrastructure analysis. His research bridges geospatial data science with practical applications in urban planning and environmental monitoring.
Notable Projects:
- 3D BGT tool development for hydrological applications
- 3DTOP10NL national 3D topography model collaboration
- Capacity-building initiatives in India (IIRS joint program)
Awards: ISPRS Giuseppi Inghilleri Award (2016), ITC Research Award (2009), and ISPRS Young Author Award (2008).
Advising: Supervised over 25 master’s students and co-promoted PhD candidates including Biao Xiong, Sudan Xu, and Amrollah Seifoddini. Current projects involve UAVPal dataset development and semantic segmentation in complex urban environments.
Labs & Teams: Active in the ITC research group, contributing to UN SDG initiatives related to sustainable cities (SDG 11) and responsible consumption (SDG 12) through 3D modeling innovations.
